Middle and Upper School History Teacher (2026-27)

Riverdale Country School • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

Riverdale Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent all-gender school in New York City, is dedicated to inspiring students to live meaningful and purpose-driven lives. The school achieves this by fostering a culture of academic excellence, critical thinking, and curiosity, supported by a diverse and inclusive community. Riverdale emphasizes both high challenge and high support in its approach to education, encouraging students to engage deeply in interdisciplinary learning, research, and experiential education, both inside and outside the classroom and beyond our campuses. This holistic approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a positive impact on the world. At Riverdale, we strive to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in our students, faculty, and staff. We believe that a diverse and inclusive community enriches the educational experience and is integral to our mission. With a student body of approximately 1,300 students from 117 different zip codes, Riverdale is a vibrant community where 48% of our students identify as students of color. We seek to employ educators and leaders who bring a student-centered approach, passion for their work, a commitment to DEIB, and a desire to contribute to the growth and development of our entire school community. Riverdale’s History Department seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative teacher of History who is excited to teach both Middle School (6–8) and Upper School (9–12) courses. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the discipline of history, the diverse perspectives it offers, and committed to expanding and enriching their pedagogical approach. Across our courses, Riverdale’s History curriculum equips students to think critically and to develop arguments about the past with nuance, allowing them to make meaningful connections between their study and the world around them. We believe that through a diversity of perspectives in history, we can prepare students to engage in meaningful discourse across differences. We challenge students to answer their own questions through careful identification, evaluation, and comprehension of a broad range of materials. Our website offers an overview of our Middle School and Upper School History curriculum. All full-time teachers participate in the life of the school community through advising, leading activities, service learning, and/or other co-curriculars. Riverdale is an inclusive community dedicated to creating a sense of belonging for all students and staff. Our hiring practices reflect this commitment, and we seek candidates eager to expand this work in the classroom, in the curriculum, and in the pedagogical principles of the department. Please include a cover letter with your application, addressing your approach and priorities as a history teacher.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) from an accredited college or university in History or a related field
• A minimum of three years teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive classroom that nurtures the diverse learners within it
• Interest and/or expertise in curriculum development
• Demonstrated collegiality, collaboration, teamwork, and organization
• Flexibility and growth-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in the effective use of educational technologies

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in both U.S. and non-Western history is preferred

Responsibilities

• Advising
• Leading activities
• Service learning
• Co-curriculars

Benefits

• Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
• Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Grants and Stipends: All employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants, known as “passion grants,” which pay for enrichment activities. More than 120 grants have been made to faculty and staff since the program started in 2014. Stipends are available for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
• Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
• Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.
• Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
• Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time